Gaslighting is a recognized and studied concept in the cognitive sciences

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Gaslighting is increasingly recognized and formally studied as a form of psychological manipulation within psychology, cognitive science, and relationship literature.

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The claim is specific, empirical, and falsifiable. Multiple retrieved papers explicitly study gaslighting as a psychological phenomenon, propose theoretical and cognitive frameworks for it, and systematically review its presence in relationships and mental health contexts. Therefore, the claim is supported by the literature.

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Gaslighting and Interpersonal Relationships: Systematic Review

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Büşra AKDENİZ, Hüdayar CIHAN. Gaslighting and Interpersonal Relationships: Systematic Review. 2024. https://doi.org/10.18863/pgy.1281632

This systematic review compiles multiple studies analyzing gaslighting across relationships, health, and social contexts, confirming its active study.

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A Theoretical Framework for Studying the Phenomenon of Gaslighting

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Willis Klein, Suzanne Wood, Jennifer A. Bartz. A Theoretical Framework for Studying the Phenomenon of Gaslighting. 2025. https://doi.org/10.1177/10888683251342291

This study establishes a formal theoretical framework utilizing cognitive and psychological models to explain the mechanisms of gaslighting.

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A historical review of gaslighting: Tracing changing conceptualizations within psychiatry and psychology.

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Willis Klein, Suzanne Wood, Audrey-Anne Forget, Jennifer A. Bartz. A historical review of gaslighting: Tracing changing conceptualizations within psychiatry and psychology.. 2026. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cpr.2026.102742

This historical review traces the evolution of gaslighting within psychiatry and psychology, documenting its growing academic recognition.

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